Miscarriage Specialist

A couple weeks before Christmas I had my fourth miscarriage in the past year and a half. I have an OB-GYN who is identified as specializing in recurrent loss. Then I recently started seeing a fertility specialist. Both my DH and I have done every blood test, ultrasound, scan, xray possible. My fertility specialist is offering solutions as if I'm a patient who has difficulty getting pregnant. That is currently not our issue. Both doctors keep telling me the only answer they can come up with is that my eggs are old. I'm only 38 years old.

Does anyone know of a great specialist who focuses on recurrent loss?

A couple weeks before Christmas I had my fourth miscarriage in the past year and a half. I have an OB-GYN who is identified as specializing in recurrent loss. Then I recently started seeing a fertility specialist. Both my DH and I have done every blood test, ultrasound, scan, xray possible. My fertility specialist is offering solutions as if I'm a patient who has difficulty getting pregnant. That is currently not our issue. Both doctors keep telling me the only answer they can come up with is that my eggs are old. I'm only 38 years old.

I am going to be of no help other than to say I'm sorry. I suffered my third loss this year and otherwise am in the same position as you no reason why and all the tests done. You eggs shouldnt cause a mc 4 times in one year I'm 33 and my doctor has assured me that I had nothing to worry about the age of my eggs causing multiple mc's until I was at least 40 (which I knew and my mother had a baby at 38 and 40) I know how hard it is not knowing and I dont know how close together your mc's were my doctor has advised me to wait a little longer my uterus and body have been through alot this year so instead of waiting 1 or 2 cycles before trying again wait 3 or 4 simply put it says he knows it sucks not having an answer but its just bad luck (and I was not happy hearing that) we all want something we can fix when it comes to mc.

I hope you get your rainbow baby soon and please let me know if you find anything out and I'll do the same. GL to you

I am going to be of no help other than to say I'm sorry. I suffered my third loss this year and otherwise am in the same position as you no reason why and all the tests done. You eggs shouldnt cause a mc 4 times in one year I'm 33 and my doctor has assured me that I had nothing to worry about the age of my eggs causing multiple mc's until I was at least 40 (which I knew and my mother had a baby at 38 and 40) I know how hard it is not knowing and I dont know how close together your mc's were my doctor has advised me to wait a little longer my uterus and body have been through alot this year so instead of waiting 1 or 2 cycles before trying again wait 3 or 4 simply put it says he knows it sucks not having an answer but its just bad luck (and I was not happy hearing that) we all want something we can fix when it comes to mc.

I hope you get your rainbow baby soon and please let me know if you find anything out and I'll do the same. GL to you

I don't know where you live but there is a doctor in N.Y. That wrote a book called Making Babies. He did one of the first in-vitro treatments and now looks for other answers to why. He doesn't believe it has to always do with your age when there are no other answers. I hope it can help. I told my sil about the book and she loved it.

I don't know where you live but there is a doctor in N.Y. That wrote a book called Making Babies. He did one of the first in-vitro treatments and now looks for other answers to why. He doesn't believe it has to always do with your age when there are no other answers. I hope it can help. I told my sil about the book and she loved it.

I have had three miscarriages 2 first trimester and 1 second trimester. I am going to a specialist who works in the Recurrent Miscarriage Clinic at the University of Chicago. She ran every blood test under the sun (there were nearly 30 vials taken - thank God for insurance), we did an endometrial biopsy and a hysteroscopy, but she told me that even still 50% of women will have "no known cause" for their losses. I fall into that category. I truly have to believe there is SOMETHING out there that is fixable, that this isn't just "bad luck", but I do trust her. I am 37 years old an no one has made mention of my eggs.

I have had three miscarriages 2 first trimester and 1 second trimester. I am going to a specialist who works in the Recurrent Miscarriage Clinic at the University of Chicago. She ran every blood test under the sun (there were nearly 30 vials taken - thank God for insurance), we did an endometrial biopsy and a hysteroscopy, but she told me that even still 50% of women will have "no known cause" for their losses. I fall into that category. I truly have to believe there is SOMETHING out there that is fixable, that this isn't just "bad luck", but I do trust her. I am 37 years old an no one has made mention of my eggs.

I will be 41 in February. Had to terminate 16 weeks along on December 22 due to body stalk anomoly. We are still waiting for all the genetic tests, but md told me that it looks like it was jus an "old egg". Told me any further pregnancies would be "hit or miss". Once you hit 40, they figure the rate of mm is 1 in 3. If your husband is >40, then rate doubles. This is making me really think about if we will take a chance again. i keep hearing all these stories now about how old people were when they had their last kid. 42 seems to be the lucky number.

I will be 41 in February. Had to terminate 16 weeks along on December 22 due to body stalk anomoly. We are still waiting for all the genetic tests, but md told me that it looks like it was jus an "old egg". Told me any further pregnancies would be "hit or miss". Once you hit 40, they figure the rate of mm is 1 in 3. If your husband is >40, then rate doubles. This is making me really think about if we will take a chance again. i keep hearing all these stories now about how old people were when they had their last kid. 42 seems to be the lucky number.

Taylor10...Are you seeing Dr. Mary Stephenson? I have been trying to get in touch with her clinic coordinator to schedule an appointment. At the same time, I am wondering if it is worth the trip. I live in Atlanta and she is the only one I have discovered as a true recurrent loss specialist. I'm afraid we will make the trip and she will tell me the statement you wrote... "even still 50% of women will have no known cause for their losses." I, too, am on baby aspirin with that same "couldn't hurt" thought. Thank you for sharing! I chuckled at the number of blood vials and insurance comment. I totally agree! My arm has been black and blue! The fertility doc reviewed our insurance plan and said it was so good (covers everything!) that we should sell it secondhand! Something to be thankful for, in a bizarre way, amidst these horrible experiences.

Taylor10...Are you seeing Dr. Mary Stephenson? I have been trying to get in touch with her clinic coordinator to schedule an appointment. At the same time, I am wondering if it is worth the trip. I live in Atlanta and she is the only one I have discovered as a true recurrent loss specialist. I'm afraid we will make the trip and she will tell me the statement you wrote... "even still 50% of women will have no known cause for their losses." I, too, am on baby aspirin with that same "couldn't hurt" thought. Thank you for sharing! I chuckled at the number of blood vials and insurance comment. I totally agree! My arm has been black and blue! The fertility doc reviewed our insurance plan and said it was so good (covers everything!) that we should sell it secondhand! Something to be thankful for, in a bizarre way, amidst these horrible experiences.

Yes, I am seeing Dr. Stephenson. I called her right away in August a few weeks after I had my missed miscarriage and I was able to get in to see her in October. So, if you're thinking about visiting her, it will take a few months. Although, once you become a patient, your follow up appointments are immediate.

I believe she will tell you the same thing she told me, just to prepare you. A lot of people think she is a miracle worker and the reason they have their babies now. I would bet my life that all of those people were given reasons for their miscarriages (blood clotting disorders, septums, luteal phase deficiencies, etc.) For people like me, I know she looked as hard as she could and did everything to find a reason, but couldn't. You'll have to weigh how badly you'd like to see her versus how disappointed you will be if she cannot come up with a reason. Plus, you'll have to decide how much you're willing to spend in costs for flights, hotels, and anything your insurance doesn't cover. My insurance covered most of the blood work. That total was $7,300 and I paid $56. I did have to pay about $450 for the hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy.

Let me know if you have any more questions!

Yes, I am seeing Dr. Stephenson. I called her right away in August a few weeks after I had my missed miscarriage and I was able to get in to see her in October. So, if you're thinking about visiting her, it will take a few months. Although, once you become a patient, your follow up appointments are immediate.

I believe she will tell you the same thing she told me, just to prepare you. A lot of people think she is a miracle worker and the reason they have their babies now. I would bet my life that all of those people were given reasons for their miscarriages (blood clotting disorders, septums, luteal phase deficiencies, etc.) For people like me, I know she looked as hard as she could and did everything to find a reason, but couldn't. You'll have to weigh how badly you'd like to see her versus how disappointed you will be if she cannot come up with a reason. Plus, you'll have to decide how much you're willing to spend in costs for flights, hotels, and anything your insurance doesn't cover. My insurance covered most of the blood work. That total was $7,300 and I paid $56. I did have to pay about $450 for the hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy.

You, Taylor10, are an absolute gift to my week! I have been so distraught over the decision to go to Chicago. My two current doctors have run every single test out there... blood work on both my DH and me, sperm analysis, HSG, SIS, provided meds with a "can't hurt" approach, and on and on. They have no answer for me. They wish they did, but they simply cannot explain any of the miscarriages. I have scoured the internet for any additional tests, but there is not a single one. Makes me appreciate my doctors' thoroughness a little more! I wanted to look to Dr. Stephenson as my miracle answer. I have suspected she would tell me what my current doctors have said, too. What you said about weighing my desire to see her with my possible disappointment of a repeated answer is exactly what has stirred up my tears this week. Thank you for being honest about your experiences. Your sharing helps keep a possible trip to Chicago in perspective rather than seeing it as a cure-all solution. Thank you!

You, Taylor10, are an absolute gift to my week! I have been so distraught over the decision to go to Chicago. My two current doctors have run every single test out there... blood work on both my DH and me, sperm analysis, HSG, SIS, provided meds with a "can't hurt" approach, and on and on. They have no answer for me. They wish they did, but they simply cannot explain any of the miscarriages. I have scoured the internet for any additional tests, but there is not a single one. Makes me appreciate my doctors' thoroughness a little more! I wanted to look to Dr. Stephenson as my miracle answer. I have suspected she would tell me what my current doctors have said, too. What you said about weighing my desire to see her with my possible disappointment of a repeated answer is exactly what has stirred up my tears this week. Thank you for being honest about your experiences. Your sharing helps keep a possible trip to Chicago in perspective rather than seeing it as a cure-all solution. Thank you!

I'm so glad I could help! It's challenging not to have a reason, but my husband was thrilled that all the tests came back normal. I was confused by his reaction, because I needed something to fix. He said, "Isn't it at all comforting at all to know that we don't have any of that stuff working against us?" It's taking me a bit, but I'm slowing seeing his point. Best of luck to you!

I'm so glad I could help! It's challenging not to have a reason, but my husband was thrilled that all the tests came back normal. I was confused by his reaction, because I needed something to fix. He said, "Isn't it at all comforting at all to know that we don't have any of that stuff working against us?" It's taking me a bit, but I'm slowing seeing his point. Best of luck to you!

Did you discuss IVF with PGD with your dr? I had 3 m/c & my dr & RE couldn't figure out why. Both DH & I had bloodwork done & it all came back normal. Even though I could get pregnant on my own my RE suggested IVF because he thought the m/c's were caused by genetic issues. when the embryos were tested only one tested normal-the other 5 had genetic disorders. So if we didn't do IVF there was a good chance I'd have another m/c. I'm so glad we did the testing because now we have a beautiful healthy 7 month old daughter.

Did you discuss IVF with PGD with your dr? I had 3 m/c & my dr & RE couldn't figure out why. Both DH & I had bloodwork done & it all came back normal. Even though I could get pregnant on my own my RE suggested IVF because he thought the m/c's were caused by genetic issues. when the embryos were tested only one tested normal-the other 5 had genetic disorders. So if we didn't do IVF there was a good chance I'd have another m/c. I'm so glad we did the testing because now we have a beautiful healthy 7 month old daughter.

Both you and your DH make complete sense... so great to have everything come back normal and hard to look at not having an answer as a positive. One of my doctors even started a conversation with that... "the good news is you have nothing bad wrong with you; the bad news is we don't know why you are miscarrying." Thanks again for your insight. It has really helped me a lot today!

Both you and your DH make complete sense... so great to have everything come back normal and hard to look at not having an answer as a positive. One of my doctors even started a conversation with that... "the good news is you have nothing bad wrong with you; the bad news is we don't know why you are miscarrying." Thanks again for your insight. It has really helped me a lot today!

Thank you! I just ordered the book. His thoughts on combining Eastern and Western medicine are something I didn't even realize I was looking for... an outside the box approach to this problem without an apparent solution. Thanks so much!

Thank you! I just ordered the book. His thoughts on combining Eastern and Western medicine are something I didn't even realize I was looking for... an outside the box approach to this problem without an apparent solution. Thanks so much!

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